May 28th, 2021

RENEWED THREAT FROM A FRESH APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED 5G POLE AT BROADWATER SHOPS

Gaisford Councillor Kevin Jenkins is urging local traders and residents to yet again come together and oppose the proposed installation by Hutchinson UK Ltd of a 5G telecommunications mast and cabinets on the grass area in front of Cricketers Parade in Broadwater. In this new application the mast has been reduced to 15 metres in height, but would still have four cabinets extending in length over 6 metres along the edge of the grassed area at the front of Cricketers parade.

The proposal has been submitted to Worthing Borough Council planning department for decision, despite the previous refusal on the grounds of ‘The proposed mast, by virtue of its siting adjacent to the Broadwater Green Conservation Area and proximity to the Broadwater Conservation Area and height substantially exceeding that of surrounding streetworks and buildings within a well used shopping parade would adversely the visual character of the area and the setting of the adjacent and nearby Conservation Areas.

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May 26th, 2021

Support for Renters at Risk of Homelessness Stepped Up

Proactive support for tenants who may face homelessness due to a “perfect storm” of COVID-related issues is being offered by Adur & Worthing Councils.

The end of furlough, drop in casual vacancies and increase in unemployment - all of which are connected with the pandemic - has placed many people in private housing under financial pressure.

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May 24th, 2021

WTM announce exhibition by global internet sensation Hercule Van Wolfwinkle: Pet Portraits

Worthing Theatres and Museum are excited to announce that the Museum and Gallery will be reopening with four fantastic new exhibitions, including Pet Portraits by Hercule Van Wolfwinkle in the Garden Gallery from Saturday 22 May until Sunday 8 August.
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May 24th, 2021

Mayor of Worthing pledges support for locals and businesses post COVID

The Mayor of Worthing is vowing to support the local community as best he can following a ‘difficult’ year after being reappointed for a second term.

Councillor Lionel Harman was sworn in once again by elected colleagues at the Annual Meeting of the Worthing Borough Council in a ceremony at the Assembly Hall on Friday (May 24, 2021).

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